The heart is a part of the circulatory system, and is considered one of the most vital organs of the human body. It is about the size of a fist, has a mass of approximately 300 grams, and its main function is to contract and produce enough pressure to circulate blood throughout the body. The top of the heart where the veins and arteries all connect is called the base. The pointed lower tip of...

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upstander

A person who stands up for something, as contrasted to a bystander who remains inactive.

One of the upright handlebars on a traditional Inuit sled.

The word 'upstander' in the first sense here is a play on the word 'bystander' and the idea of 'standing up' for something.